Jamie Smith working on his Rapids future — with coaching an option in Colorado

Jamie Smith on Tuesday said he was in talks with the Colorado Rapids’ front office about his spot with the team next season — either as a player or a coach.

The Scottish veteran — who came to Colorado in 2009 after a long spell playing for Aberdeen and Celtic among others — played in just six game last season, with one goal and one start. He’s one of the few remaining players from the 2010 MLS Cup-winning team.

“I’m not getting any younger,” said Smith, 33. “I’m still discussing with the club what happens next. I’ve got a good rapport with them. (Coaching) is possible. We’ll see how it works out.

“But when the time comes to step into (coaching) hopefully that’s an opportunity that will be available.”

Smith recently earned his B coaching license in Los Angeles and said of his coaching resume: “The sooner I can start building that, the better.”

But continuing as a player is still on his mind.

“As a player, you never want to stop playing.”

Cooke and assistant goalkeepers coach Chris Sharpe are the only two first-team assistant coaches who started in Colorado before the arrival of Oscar Pareja. And their jobs likely aren’t tied to any future coaching changes.

Smith re-signed on a $46,500, one-year deal with the Rapids before the 2013 season.

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